The Barça gives him the '7' to Griezmann

The number has a symbolic point and ends any exit rumor. The club tries to value the forward and give him confidence for the season that begins.

Barça reported through their official media that Antoine Griezmann will wear number seven in the 2020-21 season. The ad has a symbolic point. Wrapped up in exit rumors from last season that flourished after Messi's continuity announcement, The azulgrana club intends to give the French player stripes and cover him in a decisive season for the Macon player.

Once known that Griezmann will wear the '7', a somewhat cursed number in Barça since Luis Figo decided to flee to Real Madrid in 2000 although they have worn it, yes, level players like Saviola, Villa and Pedro, the great Unknown is what plans Koeman has for the French. Making Messi and Griezmann compatible does not seem easy due to the characteristics of both players, but that is the job of the coaches. Talent must always be compatible.

Griezmann has reacted on his social networks to the club's decision: “It is an honor to wear number 7 at Barça “. In addition, he sends a message of thanks to Coutinho for giving him the number, since the Brazilian wore that number. “I want to thank Coutinho, who in addition to being a great player is a great teammate “.